Thursday, October 2. 2008

About 10 days ago we were able to operate this very old molder for the first time. The wood chips really flew. The wheels and pulleys were balanced, and it was decided to move the counter shaft bearing blocks to reduce the length of that shaft.

Frame Modifications

So here is Neal Schwiningbeck welding in a new piece of steel channel. By the end of the day, holes were drilled and test fitting of the pedestals was done.

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Roger Kramer about New Diesel Arrives for the CollectionThu, 12-08-2016 07:46Hi Andy I know, you guys did an
excellent job of unloading the
diesel as well as the turn table!
No other museum could accomplish
what you fellas [...]

Matt Maloy about More Happy Holiday ScenesWed, 12-07-2016 19:23There has been a rumor going around
the CNW Dash-9 twins are now owned
by the Museum. Is this true, or are
they still "in storage"? If memory
serves [...]

Raphael about More Happy Holiday ScenesTue, 12-06-2016 17:42"Four pieces of our CNW equipment"?
i thought UP owned the 2 Dash-9's?

Nick about More Happy Holiday ScenesTue, 12-06-2016 17:36I noticed in the fifth picture the
caption referred to the two stored
CNW's as "our" equipment. Has the
ownership of these units changed to
IRM?